Spirit of Chandy Scholarship Application 2026

The Spirit of Chandy Scholarship was created by Bank Iowa to honor the late Chandy Barr Clanton, our former Vice Chair, who exemplified our commitment to community and education.
Eligibility
Applicants for the Bank Iowa Spirit of Chandy Scholarship must be high school seniors who plan to enroll as full-time undergraduates at an accredited four-year college or university or a two-year junior or community college in the fall following graduation. This scholarship program is available to both Bank Iowa customers and non-customers.
Awards
Bank Iowa will award up to twenty-one, $1,000 scholarships in 2026.

Scholarship funds will be applied to the recipients' fall semester tuition paid in full.
Application
Interested students must complete an application to be considered. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information as outlined on the application form and will be evaluated on the information provided. Applications must be submitted via online form or a paper application must be emailed to spiritofchandy@bankiowa.bank no later than March 23rd, 2026.
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of academics, character, leadership, honors/awards received and participation in school and community activities, namely involvement in those Chandy was passionate about: swimming, biking, running and flying. Students are asked to complete an essay describing their personal strengths, educational and career goals as well as submit at least one letter of recommendation from a non-relative. Financial need is not considered for this particular scholarship.

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What to Include:
- Complete Application Form
- Completed Academic Information Form
- Letters of Recommendation (At least one letter of recommendation from a non-relative.)
- Personal Essay (Typed one-page essay describing your personal strengths, your intended field of study, where you plan to attend college, your goals for the next five years and how you plan to attain them. You may also include other information you think is relevant in explaining why you should be considered for the Bank Iowa Spirit of Chandy Scholarship. Please note that financial need is not a consideration for this particular scholarship.)
Applications must be completed no later than Monday, March 23rd, 2026.

Applicant Information
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Closest Bank Iowa location
Or location you do business with.
Mobile Phone*
Email*
(No School Emails) example@example.com
Name of Parent(s) / Guardian(s)*

First NameLast Name
Parents Email*
example@example.com
Extracurricular Involvement
(List of your extracurricular activities during high school (include both school and community or volunteer activities. Please be sure to mention if you participate in the activities Chandy was passionate about: swimming, biking, running and flying)
Activities, Clubs, Organizations, etc*
Volunteer Activities*
Awards / Recognition*
Academic Information
Headshot

This photo may be used to announce winners.
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Upload Completed Academic Form Here*

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Letters of Recommendation

At least one letter of recommendation from a non-relative.
Letter of Recommendation*

At least one letter of recommendation from a non-relative.
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Optional Second Letter of Recommendation

At least one letter of recommendation from a non-relative.
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Essay
Typed one-page essay describing your personal strengths, your intended field of study, where you plan to attend college, your goals for the next five years and how you plan to attain them. You may also include other information you think is relevant in explaining why you should be considered for the Bank Iowa Spirit of Chandy Scholarship. Please note that financial need is not a consideration for this particular scholarship.*

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Acknowledgement
I confirm the attached essay is my original work and all information submitted is accurate. Should I be selected as a recipient of the Bank Iowa Spirit of Chandy Scholarship, I give Bank Iowa permission to use my name and photo in all promotional materials.
Printed Name*
Signature*

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Printed Name of Parent/Guardian (for minors)*
Signature of Parent/Guardian (for minors)*

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Date*

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The Spirit of Chandy Scholarship was created by Bank Iowa to honor the late Chandy Barr Clanton, our former Vice Chair, who exemplified our commitment to community and education.

Eligibility

Awards

Application

Selection of Recipients

What to Include:

Applications must be completed no later than Monday, March 23rd, 2026.

Applicant Information

Extracurricular Involvement

Academic Information

Letters of Recommendation

Essay

Acknowledgement